Impact of atmospheric boundary layer profiling for Environmental agencies and air quality

The purpose of the document is to provide starting information for the end users on the possible applications of ground based profiling data in the operational domains of Environmental and Air quality agencies. The document summarizes impacts of current ground based profiling networks capabilities and products for the operational processes and services of Environmental and Air quality agencies. It provides short descriptions of case studies, environmental research and examples of operational applications. The user is incouraged for further reading by provided references to many publications.